E-3 Sentry AWACS vs King Air 90
Overview
The E-3 Sentry AWACS and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Beechcraft respectively.
Top speed is 853 km/h for the E-3 Sentry AWACS vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The E-3 Sentry AWACS has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The E-3 Sentry AWACS operates at altitudes up to 10,668 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 147,417 kg MTOW, the E-3 Sentry AWACS is 28:1 the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has been produced in 68 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The King Air 90 first flew 8 years before the E-3 Sentry AWACS (1964 vs 1972).
| American airborne early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft, principally used in NATO, UK, France, and Saudi Arabia since the Cold War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number produced | 68 units |
| Average unit price | $270 million |
| American twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 1 January 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 3100 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 283.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,668 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 147,417 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 83,915 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,438 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 494 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,446 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,574 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,352 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,217 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 313 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or King Air 90?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 359 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or King Air 90?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or King Air 90?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or King Air 90?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 147,417 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or King Air 90?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 13 years before the E-3 Sentry AWACS which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 68 units of the E-3 Sentry AWACS.